Ever since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, experts say Russia has stepped up its hybrid war on Western Europe. Attacks on critical infrastructure or using drones to shutdown airports are meant to undermine support for Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine peace talks in the UAE have ended without a breakthrough, despite a major prisoner exchange. 157 prisoners of war were freed on both sides, but diplomacy is at a standstill as Putin drives the deadlock.

As losses mount, the pace of Russia's advance has at times been slower than the Battle of the Somme during World War I, a report says.

Military capability of Western alliance remains ‘formidable’ even without US commitment, as Putin warns Russia is ‘ready’ to fight a war with Europe

Following a conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump has reported that the Indian leader is willing to stop buying Russian oil, which he said may help to end Russia's war against Ukraine more quickly.

A day before Russian, Ukrainian and U.S. teams meet to talk peace, Putin's forces pounded Ukraine's energy infrastructure with dozens of drones and missiles.